Jan 1 2022

Selects: Horoscopes: Written in the Stars?

Selects 50 min 3 movies discussed
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A lot of people read their daily horoscopes, but does anyone really take stock in them? Turns out the answer is yes, even though there is no evidence of their accuracy. Learn all about horoscopes today in this classic episode.

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# Summary

This episode explores the fascinating world of astrology, tracing its ancient origins in Babylon through its modern-day interpretations while examining why people find it so compelling despite its lack of scientific basis. Josh and Chuck navigate the complex layers of astrological systems—from sun signs and elemental associations to planetary positions and houses—all while grappling with their own skepticism about how distant cosmic objects could possibly influence human personality and life events. The conversation touches on everything from Nancy Reagan's famous White House astrologer to the discovery that the zodiac constellations have actually shifted over thousands of years, making most people's traditional birth signs completely wrong.


Movies Discussed

Memento
Memento
2000 1h 53m
★ 8.2
"It's like memento, I'll come back to that. — Josh uses the movie as a metaphor for remembering to revisit a point about astrology he wanted to make later in the conversation." — Josh
Star Wars
Star Wars
1977 2h 1m
★ 8.2
"Just listen to action figures. And was thrilled to hear you talk about Star Wars action figures. — Listener references a previous SYSK episode about Star Wars action figures and shares facts about Kenner toy labeling errors."
The Empire Strikes Back
The Empire Strikes Back
1980 2h 4m
★ 8.4
"Two of the bounty hunter characters seen in the Empire Strikes Back. — Listener email discusses Star Wars action figures and a labeling mistake on Kenner toys for characters from this film."

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